It is small [Dr. Howe's office] which I liked but he doesn't do major treatment. I was referred out. But to have someone to take the time to explain what the hell is happening....he is great...
Again I loved him BUT his practice has suffered over the years and I am not sure why. His staff changes frequently and the blood person was unreliable. I hope that things will change and the practice will be vibrant again. He is a wonderful doctor.

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Age

41 - 45

Treated

2012 - 2016

Success with this Doc

Yes

Race

European

Income

$50K - $99K

Occupation

—

Order & Number of Docs Seen

2nd of 3 Docs

Treatment

8 IUI, IVF, Donor Eggs

Diagnosis

Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality

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Describe your experience with Robert S. Howe.

It is small which I liked but he doesn't do major treatment. I was referred out. But to have someone to take the time to explain what the hell is happening....he is great.

During treatment, did you feel like you were treated like a number or a human?

Dr. Howe was amazing! He took the time to explain things...many don't do that anymore. He listened and he took time with me. We tried IUIs until I was ready to move forward. He never gave me false hopes but waited until I was ready to move to donor eggs. At that time he referred me to what is now IVF NE. He works with them so I could do all my monitoring local. Even when I was at my darkest moment, I went and sat and talked with Dr. Howe who helped me to the finish line!

Describe your experience with the nursing staff.

My main treatments were at a different clinic. At Dr. Howe's his nurses constantly change. When I first started going there, that was not the case but things have changed. I have never had an issue but they just always change.

How was your experience with Robert Howe?

Again I loved him BUT his practice has suffered over the years and I am not sure why. His staff changes frequently and the blood person was unreliable. I hope that things will change and the practice will be vibrant again. He is a wonderful doctor.

What one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Robert Howe?

Never lose sight of what you want.

Describe the protocols Robert Howe used in your cycles and their degree of success.

I only did IUIs with Dr. Howe. My clomid challenge was poor. I was not ready to explore DE and I was in the process of getting married. He suggested some IUIs until we were ready to move forward. We had 8 unsuccessful ones. After the last one, I said it was time to move on.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Robert Howe.

None.....that was covered by insurance. Now IVF New England was NOT covered.